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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI am No. 529—the 529th woman to be sworn into this great Parliament—of only 559 women ever sworn into this place, and, while improving, the statistics still have a way to go. We…10 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and for the work done by Conservative Governments to increase our renewable energy capacity by 500%. As we move towards the new…09 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for UkraineSince Russia’s invasion began we have seen horrific violence from President Putin against an independent sovereign nation. I know the Government will continue to support Ukraine…08 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for Ukraine10. What steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine.08 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. We have many successful global exporters home grown in North Devon, such as Turnstyle Designs, S+H lighting and Saltrock surf wear, but many smaller companies feel that this…03 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement and for highlighting the vital work being done behind the scenes to ensure that the scheme meets the needs of those fleeing the…01 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Devon’s community hospitals and minor injury units, such as the Tyrrell in Ilfracombe, have been unable to open fully for some time. Would my hon. Friend consider extra help…01 Mar 2022HANSARDMoving Civil Service Jobs outside LondonI thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Does he agree that the south-west also needs levelling up? Devon and Cornwall are more than just great places to go on holiday; they…24 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his new role as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff in addition to his role as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Will he commit to…24 Feb 2022HANSARDMoving Civil Service Jobs outside London17. What progress his Department is making on moving civil service jobs outside of London.24 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. The right hon. Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms) and I spend much time discussing the opportunities of universal credit on the Select…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak today in support of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. Ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality training and education throughout their…21 Feb 2022HANSARDDefendants: Mental Health10. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in handling cases where the defendant has a mental health condition or disorder.10 Feb 2022HANSARDGigabit Broadband15. What progress her Department has made on increasing the availability of gigabit broadband.10 Feb 2022HANSARDDefendants: Mental HealthDoes my hon. and learned Friend welcome the greater use of mental health treatment requirement orders for offenders subject to community orders or suspended sentences? Will he…10 Feb 2022HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) on securing this important debate. I am all too…10 Feb 2022HANSARDGigabit BroadbandWith the Government’s levelling-up announcement confirming plans for the UK to have nationwide gigabit-capable broadband by 2030, it is important that consumers in rural…10 Feb 2022HANSARDElective Care Recovery in EnglandI thank the Minister for the work he and his Department are doing to support our NHS. Can he confirm that the 100 new community diagnostic hubs will speed up referrals processes,…07 Feb 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) on introducing this Bill. It is always a pleasure to speak on a Friday, when, the hon. Member for…04 Feb 2022HANSARD Levelling UpI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and—I say this as a former maths teacher—for his enthusiasm for numeracy. Will he clarify how his plans will deal with large and…02 Feb 2022